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Trump begins construction of an unannounced White House helipad to address Marine One rotorwash/grass-scorch risk

Construction has started on a new, previously unannounced helipad at the White House, funded with a Lockheed Martin donation. The project targets a long-running issue linked to the newer Marine One helicopters, which can scorch the White House lawn during operations.

2026-06-30T04:14:31.831509-07:00

Associated Press

Starmer unveils UK Defence Investment Plan: £38B+ for GCAP stealth-fighter work plus drone and AI-driven modernization

2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00

The War Zone

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00

The War Zone

C-2 Greyhound completes final carrier onboard delivery mission as CMV-22 Osprey takes over

2026-06-29T13:40:27.350031-07:00

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Washington Post

Trump begins construction of an unannounced White House helipad to address Marine One rotorwash/grass-scorch risk Construction has started on a new, previously unannounced helipad at the White House, funded with a Lockheed Martin donation. The project targets a long-running issue linked to the newer Marine One helicopters, which can scorch the White House lawn during operations.

2026-06-30T04:14:31.831509-07:00

Trump begins construction of an unannounced White House helipad to address Marine One rotorwash/grass-scorch risk

Associated Press

Starmer unveils UK Defence Investment Plan: £38B+ for GCAP stealth-fighter work plus drone and AI-driven modernization The UK has announced a Defence Investment Plan that includes more than £38 billion over four years for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), supporting development of a next-generation stealth fighter with Japan and Italy for the RAF. The wider package also shifts focus toward technology-enabled deterrence, including drones, “self-flying” platforms, and AI-enabled capabilities.

2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00

Starmer unveils UK Defence Investment Plan: £38B+ for GCAP stealth-fighter work plus drone and AI-driven modernization

The War Zone

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes The U.S. Air Force revealed for the first time that the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber can employ the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), after the weapon was shown during a recent Sinking Exercise (SINKEX). The service also highlighted B-2 LRASM operations in the Pacific, underscoring a new maritime strike capability.

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

The War Zone

C-2 Greyhound completes final carrier onboard delivery mission as CMV-22 Osprey takes over The U.S. Navy has effectively ended the C-2 Greyhound’s carrier onboard delivery role, turning the mission to the CMV-22 Osprey. The handover marks a major shift in carrier logistics capability and the end of the C-2’s “trap” era aboard aircraft carriers.

2026-06-29T13:40:27.350031-07:00

C-2 Greyhound completes final carrier onboard delivery mission as CMV-22 Osprey takes over

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo A Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator was embarked on the USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic, underscoring ongoing carrier air-wing experimentation. Separately, the U.S. Navy is preparing to solicit prototypes for a Standard Missile-series follow-on, while RTX won a $1.1B modification for nearly 2,000 IM-9X Sidewinder deliveries. Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is also set to fly alongside U.S. fighters in an upcoming Valiant Shield exercise.

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

Breaking Defense

Navy trainer replacement accelerates after Boeing and Lockheed exit T-45 competition Boeing and Lockheed have dropped out of the Navy’s competition to replace the T-45 trainer, forcing service officials to move faster rather than “slow-roll” the program. The change raises urgency around sustaining the timeline for delivering a next-generation jet trainer to the fleet.

2026-06-29T09:56:04.518990-07:00

Navy trainer replacement accelerates after Boeing and Lockheed exit T-45 competition

Breaking Defense

The Navy can’t afford to slow-roll its new trainer, even as competitors drop

2026-06-29T09:56:04.518990-07:00

The Navy can’t afford to slow-

FlightGlobal

Lockheed Martin wins F-35 European weapon integration and scales precision-fires production Lockheed Martin secured about $74 million to complete Meteor and Spear integration for UK and Italy F-35 Block 4 aircraft. It also won a $3 billion FY26 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) production contract for the U.S. Army, and is partnering with Insta in Tampere, Finland, to establish Europe’s first sustainment centre for M270A2 and HIMARS MLRS CFCS.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.703468-07:00

Lockheed Martin wins F-35 European weapon integration and scales precision-fires production

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Trump begins construction of an unannounced White House helipad to address Marine One rotorwash/grass-scorch risk

Starmer unveils UK Defence Investment Plan: £38B+ for GCAP stealth-fighter work plus drone and AI-driven modernization

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

C-2 Greyhound completes final carrier onboard delivery mission as CMV-22 Osprey takes over

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